Benefits of Dong Quai

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The benefits of Dong Quai just might help you get pregnant. If you are trying to avoid taking chemicals and tablets Dong Quai is a traditional chinese herb that may assist you in fertility.

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Dong Quai is a powerful female fertility tonic and helps to tone and strengthen the uterus along with regulating the hormones.
Not only that, it will help bring your menstrual cycle back into a good time frame so that if you are finding you aren't regular, this will help regulate things for you.
Dong quai, known as angelica sinensis can also be used as a spice or tonic. It been known to relieve constipation, increase red blood cell count and not only help with reproductive and circulatory problems, but also with respiratory problems too.
It's a pain relieving herb, and also acts as a muscle relaxant helping to relieve menstrual associated pains and spasms.

Is It For You?

Always consult with your health practitioner before doing anything different to your normal routine, but if you have the following, Dong Quai might be beneficial in helping you achieve pregnancy.
If you have light menstrual flow, absent periods, if you experience a feeling of weakness after your periods, or if you have cramping or stagnation than it could be a winner for you.
This herb has also been used to help women with poor ciculation or anaemia and iron deficiencies.
Do not take in the second half of your cycle after ovulation. Do not take if you suspect you could be pregnant.
The benefits of dong quai can be discussed in further detail with your naturopath, health practitioner or chinese herbal medicine specialist.
It's always best to consult with them first, as every person is different and has different circumstances which may affect the outcome of the effect the herb will have on you.